Aligarh, Oct. 19 -- Aligarh, October 19: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) schools and alumni in New Zealand celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 through special assemblies, cultural programmes, competitions and sports awards, paying tribute to the University's founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, and his ideals of modern education, scientific thinking and social progress.
AMU alumni, their families and friends gathered at Devonport Community House in Auckland, New Zealand, to celebrate the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. As New Zealand was among the earliest countries to enter October 17, the gathering formed part of the first wave of celebrations worldwide.
The programme featured speeches on Sir Syed's educational mission and AMU's contr...